COLOR : Red/Orange (Varied Shades)
GEMSTONE OF MONTH : May/July/August
ZODIAC SIGN :Virgo /Aries /Taurus
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About Carnelian
- Carnelian is a kind of chalcedony. The most favorable pieces are a deep red to red-orange hue.
- Carnelian in past was once considered strictly the property of the noble class.
- People belonging a high social status were generally buried with this gem stone.
- Its color fluctuate from ghastly pinkish-orange to a deep rusty brown, though it is most known for its brilliant orange and red-orange crystals.
- Carnelian name comes from a Latin word which means”flesh.”
- Carnelian encourages acceptance of the cycle of life and helps remove the fear of death.
- Stones may be uniformly colored or faintly banded. The best carnelian is from India, where it is placed in the sun to change from brown to tints to red.
Properties
- Carnelian stone gives energy
- Carnelian guard from bad vibrations
- Carnelian Protects against poverty
- It helps to give a sense of humor,calms the temper
- It improves concentration and cut off irrelevant thoughts in daydreamers, and helps in meditation.
- This stone also protects against envy, anger, and bitterness – yours, or from others, and encourages a love of life.
- It is useful for overcoming abuse of any kind, helping you to trust yourself and your perceptions.
- Carnelian mitigate jealousy and possessiveness in relationships, and is helpful in overcoming sexual anxieties, and eating disorders. It is also beneficial with male mid-life crisis.
- Carnelian clarifies the voice. It is the Singer’s Stone.It also promotes confidence for performances on stage or in live media.
Healing Properties
- Carnelian is an energy booster. It helps the insecure person to find strength within them so they can come into their own. It is said to increase the appetite.
- Carnelian benefits in the absorption of vitamins, nutrients, and minerals in the small intestine, and improves blood viscosity and circulation.
- It helps reduce congestion, phlebitis, varicose veins and hemorrhoids, as well as boils and skin irritations.
- Carnelian accelerates incision and heals nosebleeds.
- Carnelian stone is known for its capability to influence the reproductive organs and is used for treating situation like infertility, menstrual cramps, impotence and frigidity. This gem is said to embellish passion and desire. It is also said to increase appetite.
- Cornelian is also used for treating depression, rheumatism, asthma, back pain, kidney stones, skin problems, blood disorders and insomnia. This stone is also known to negate anger and negative emotions and replace it with positive energy.
- This stone helps in the purification of blood and advance the absorption of vitamins and minerals. It is also known to stop the blood flow from wounds and help in healing.
Uses
- Carnelian is a minor jewelry gemstone. It is cut and polished into cabochons, and used as beads for necklaces and bracelets. It is also carved into cameos which can be worn as pendants.
- Carnelian is occasionally used as an ornamental stone and carved into animal carvings or ornamental objects.
Sources
- Carnelian is found primarily in India, as well as various sites in South America
- Carnelian is found in many places which makes it very affordable. Most of carnelian on the market comes from Britain, Iceland and Peru.
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- Carnelian rough
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- Carnelian cabochon
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- Carnelian faceted
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- Carnelian beaded
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- Carnelian silver
